Cultural Space for the Arts
Cultural Spaces Trends and Needs Analysis Overview
Calgary Arts Development is carrying out this study to support effective investment in cultural space for the arts over the next ten years.
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- Includes three phases: Inventory, Trends and Needs Analysis, and Master Planning
- Requires direct community input from Calgary’s vibrant and diverse artistic community
- Includes examination of what space and venue signify for artistic creation
- Includes the creation of an inventory of existing facilities and an examination of needs and trends, locally, and in the broader global context
- Enables Calgary Arts Development to champion broad areas of opportunity for existing, new and re-defined cultural facilities.
- Enables Calgary Arts Development to provide specific advice to City Council on the impact and benefits of proposed projects
- Is part of Calgary Arts Development’s on-going, long-term strategic planning to enhance the environment for the arts in Calgary
Making Space
Having released our cultural space strategy and research report Calgary Arts Development is working to lay the foundation to ensure that our arts organizations have homes today and for the long term. read more »
Arts Spaces Strategy
Calgary Arts Development's strategy for arts facilities in Calgary focuses on reclaiming Calgary's cultural identity as a leader in providing great spaces for the arts. You can read the Arts Spaces Strategy and Capital Plan by viewing the attachment below.
New Research on Arts Facilities Released
A comprehensive report detailing the state of arts facilities in Calgary has been released by Calgary Arts Development and is available here.
The research indicates that arts facilities such as performance halls, music venues, and art galleries, as well as spaces used for rehearsals and artist studios are in short supply in Calgary. The result is constrained growth and negative impacts on the arts and culture sector. read more »
Research Report - The Current State of Cultural Spaces for the Arts in Calgary
A comprehensive report detailing the state of arts facilities in Calgary has been completed by Calgary Arts Development and is now available. Please download the attachments below to review the research:
Steering Committee Members
Calgary Arts Development has put together a Steering Committee to provide guidance and public participation in each phase of the project. The committee is comprised of local experts representing a cross section of stakeholders. Here are the members from our Steering Committee read more »
